Case-handling device for type-setting machines.



No. 833,958. PATENTED OCT. 23. 1906.

A. DOW.

CASE HANDLING DEVICE PDR TYPE SETTING MACHINES.

APPLIUATIGN FILED JULY 2, 1902. RBNEWED 00T. 23, 1905.

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CASE HANDLING DEVICE FOR TYPE SETTING MAGHINESr APPLICATION FILED JULY 2, 1902. EENEWED 00T.23,1905.

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CASE-HANDLING DEVlCE FOR TYPE-SETTING MACHINES.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 23, 1906.

Application filed .Tuly 2, 1902. Renewed October 23, 1905. Serial No. 284.034. A

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Be it known that I, ALEXANDER Dow, a citizen of the United States of America, and a resident of Park Row Building, city and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Case-Handling Devices for Type-Setting Machines, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to a case-handling device, and the object thereof is to' produce a mechanism whereby a case containing type or matrices may be handled more conveniently and quickly than heretofore.

My invention is especially adapted to use in connection with composing-machines.

In composing-machines, whether they use type or matrices, in which it is possible to use various sizes in the same machine it is more convenient to be able to remove the cases containing these type or matrices and place new cases in position than it is to take the type or matrices out of all the channels of the cases and replace them with those of different size.

My invention specifically relates to a means whereby the cases can be Ieasily placed in position in the machine and whereby when it is desired to remove the cases they can be moved to a position from which they can be easily lifted off andcarried'away. With this and other objects in view the invention consists of certain parts and combinations, the preferred form of which will be first specifically described and then the invention pointed out in the claims.

Referring to the drawin s, wherein like reference-numerals are use to indicate the same part Wherever it occurs, Figure 1 is a front elevation of the preferred form of my case-handling mechanism, one of the cases being removed to more plainly show the construction. Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 2 2 of Fig. 1. of the case-handling mechanism, both the cases being shown in position, vwith some of the parts broken away to more clearly show the construction. Fig. 4 is a plan view of one of the cases. Fig. 5 is an end view,

i partly in section, the section being taken on the line 5 5 of Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is a longitudinal section taken on the line 6 6 of Fig. 4. Fig. 7 is a detail view of one of the partitions of the case. Fig. 8 is a diagrammatic view showing the various positions the case occupies when operated. Fig. 9 is a vertical longitudinal section of the case-handling mechanism and Fig. 3 is a'rear view case, taken on two vertical planes, one central to the handling mechanism on the line a, a of Fig. 3 and one central of the case on the line l) b f Fig. 3, some of the parts being broken away for better illustration. Fig. 10 is a detail sectional view similar to Fig.v `9, showing the mechanism in a different position from that which it occupies in Fig. `9. Fig. 11 is a vertical longitudinal sectional detail of the case, taken on line 11 11 of Fig. 3.

Referring to Fig. 8', 1 indicates a composin -Inachine of any desired form. For the sa e of illustration the composing-machine shown is the machine which forms the subject-matter of my application, Serial No. 114,153,1i1ed July 2, 1902.

' In the com osin machine shown in the application refhrre to the type are carried in channels in the cases and are forced out from the bottom of these channels by a mechanism actuated by the operator upon the de ression'of the proper keys of a keyboard. he type are forced out in front, of the channels and are carried away by a suitable mech- Y anism to a channel, where they are assembled in a line.

In practice the lower ends of the cases stand normally within and are surrounded by parts of the setting mechanism, and to remove the cases it is first necessary to lift them, then tilt the lower end of the cases forward outside of and clear of the parts of the setting mechanism, and afterward lower the cases, so that their lower ends are over the front of the machine in a position where they are accessible.

By reversing the operation the cases are returned to their normal position.

Mounted on suitable bearings in the frame 2 of the machine is a shaft 3, and fast thereon are the pinions 4 4 and a worm-gear 5. The gear meshes with the worm 6, mounted on a shaft 7, which is rovided at its end with a crank 8, whereby t e worm may be revolved.

Mounted on the shaft 3 by means of the boxes 1() is a frame 9. This frameis provided with suitable longitudinal rooves 11 11 in the form of undercuts, whic together form a dovetailed guide for a second frame.

The sides of the frame 9 are connected together by crossieces 12 12, which strengthen and stiffen the rame. Sliding in the grooves 11 1 1 are the sides 13 13 of a second frame 14, the sides of this second frame `being also suitably connected together by means of the cross-pieces 15 15. The frame 9 is also pro- IOC vided with a central longitudinal web 16, to the position shown in Fig. 10. When in mounted upon the cross-pieces 12, and the the tilted position shown in Fig. 1U, the anfranie 14 has a central longitudinal web 17, guiar ends 36 of the hooks 32 engage the corresponding to the web 16 and sliding notches 38, and the frame carrying the cases thereon. On the central web 17 the inner is locked in its position. 7c edges of the two cases rest when they are in 37 is a hand-lever fastened to the shaft 31, position. Mounted on the back of each of by means of which the hooks may be raised the sides 13 13 of the frame 14 isa rack 18. to disengage their angular ends 36 from the These racks 18 18 mesh with the pinions 4 4 notches 38 in the brackets to allow the frame io upon the shaft 3, whereby when the shaft 3 carrying the cases to be swung back to its 75 is rotated by the crank 8 through the wormnormal position. gear the frame 14 will be moved longitudi- The operation of my device is as follows: nally of the frame 9. When it is required to remove the' cases 19 represents the cases, which are formed which are in position in the machine, the I in the shape of substantially rectangular crank 8 is turned, and through the worm- 3o boxes, and each case consists of a bac 20, gear and rack connections the sliding frame the side pieces 21, the upper end 22, and the 13, carrying the cases, is lifted up until the lower end 23, these parts being suitably selower ends of the cases are clear of the comcured together by bolts, as shown. Theback posing mechanism, as shown in dotted lines 2o 20 does not extend the full len th of the case; in Fig. 8. Then by means of the handle 30 8 5 but between the lower end o the back and the'case-carrying structure is tilted upon the the lower end bar 23 a space is left of suiiishaft 3 until the hooks 32 engage the stops cient width to allow the t e to be forced out 33, when the angular ends of the hooks will from the lower end of t e channels formed dro into the notches 38 in the brackets and E 2 5 in the case by any suitable mechanism. The hol the carrying structure in its forward po- 9o 5 channels are formed in the case by dividingsition. The crank 8 is then turned in the opstrips 24, one of which is shown in detail in posite direction, when the frame 13, carrying Fig. 7. These strips run the length of tie the type-cases, will belowered into the posicase and are sup orted at the ends in the bars tion shown partly in dotted and partly in 22 23 and divi e the case into a series of lull lines in Fig. 8, and the cases will be in po- 95 channels of equal width. sition to be accessible.

25 re resents type or matrices in position By merely reversing the above-described in the c annels, and 26 re resents followers operation the cases may be returned to their placed on top of the lines o type in the channormal positions in the machine.

nels to keep the same always at the bottom of Having thus described my invention, what I o their channels. Mounted on the sides of the I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letcase are handles 27, whereby the cases may be ters Patent, isconveniently lifted ofi' and carried about, as 1. In a composing-machine the combinarequired. On the top edge of the sliding tion with a case, of means for supporting the 40 frame 14 are the lugs 28 28, wlich are encase in operative relation to the composing 105 gaged by the hool '29 29, se ured to the mechanism, and means for lowering the case ack of the cases. 'means of these hooks out of operative relation to the composing the cases are at, to and caused to move mechanism. with the sliding ffrq'-, Secured to the rear 2. In a composing-machine the combinaof the frame 9 is a handle 30, by means of tion with a case, of means for supporting the I I@ which the frame can be tilted on the shaft 3 case in operative relation to the composing afterg-the cases have been elevated in order mechanism, and means for raising the case the lower ends of the cases clear of and then lowering it out of operative relation 3|-V .l J.: n n the com osing mechanism. Mounted 1n to the composing mechanism. C?V suitable earings near. the lower end of the 3. In a composing-machine the combina- IIS .g `#swinging frame 9 is a shaft 31, carryin a tion with a case, of means for supporting the f 'pai'r of lhooks 32, each hook being provi ed case in operative relation to the composing with an angular oint 36. mechanism, and means for raising, tilting 34 34 are brac ets secured to the frame of and lowering the case out of operative relathe machine and projecting rearwardl betion to the composing mechanism. 120

low the hooks 32 32. `On the front e ge of 4. In a composing-machine the combinaeach of the brackets is a stop 33 and below it tion with a case, of means for pivotally sulpa notch 38 of a size and shape to receive the porting the case in operative relation to t e angular point 36 of the hook 32. At the composing mechanism, and means for raisrear end of each of the brackets 34 is a seting the case, tilting it on its pivo and lower I 25 screw 35, adapted to be set to limit the rearing it out of operative relation to the comward motion of the lower end of the cases. posin mechanism.

The hooks ride on the brackets and are 5. n a composing-machine the combinamoved by the swinging of the frame, carrying tion with a case-support pivoted on the machine and adapted to be swung on its pivot 130 the cases from the position shown in Fig. 9

to change the inclination of the case7 a casecarricr mounted on the case-support, and means lor moving the case-carrier up and down on the support so as to change its rela tion thereto.

G. In a composing-machine the combination with a case-support pivoted on the machine and adapted to be swung on its pivot to change the inclination of the case, of a case-carrier mounted on the case-support and provided with a rack, a gear suitably mounted and meshing with the rack, and means for turning the gear whereby the casecarrier will be moved up and down on the case-support so as to change its relation thereto.

7. In a composing-machine the combination with a case arranged substantially vertical, of means for elevating the case, means for moving the case so that it will clear the composing mechanism, and means for then lowering the case to bring the same in an accessible position.

8. In a composing-machine the oomblnation with a case, of a frame su porting the case, and means for raising and owering the lframe to carry the ease out of' operative relation to the composing mechanism and then to a position below the composing mechanism.

9. In a composing-machine the combination with a pivoted frame, a second frame movable thereon, a case supported by the second frame, and means for movin the second frame in relation to the iirst rame, to permit the case to be swung with the irst and second frames so as to clear the composing mechanism and then lowered.

10. In a composing-machine the combination with a pivoted frame, a second frame movable thereon, means for moving the SeC- ond frame in relation to the irst frame, whereby the second frame may be raised and swung so as to clear the composing mechanism and then lowered.

11. In a composing-machine the combination with a pivoted frame, a second frame movable thereon, a case supported onV the second frame, means for moving the second frame in relation to the first frame, whereby the second frame carrying the ease may be raised and swung out of operative relatlon to the composing mechanism and then lowered.

12. In a com osing-machine the combination with a sha 't of a frame mounted thereon and adapted to swing about the shaft, a second frame movable in ways on the first-mentioned frame, a rack on the second frame7 a gear on the shaft meshing with the rack, means to actuate the gear7 and a case secured to the second frame, whereby the case carried by the second frame may be placed in osition in the machine and also lowered into accessible position.

13. In a composin -machne the combination with a shaft, a rame mounted thereon and adapted to swing about the shaft, a second frame movable1 in ways on the first-mentioned trame, a rack on the secondframe, a

gear on the shaft meshing with the rack and means to actuate the ear, a case secured to the second frame, an a catch for limitin the swinging movement ofthe first-mentione frame on the shaft.

14. In a composing-machine the combination with a case, of means for pivotally supporting the case whereby it may clear the composing mechanism, means for limiting the swing of the case and means for lowering the case below its normal position.

Signed by me at Baltimore city and State of Maryland this 6th day of June, 1902.

ALEXANDER DOW` Witnesses:

HOWARD D. Anims, E. R. BERKELEY. 

